THREE persons died of Covid-19 this week. The Ministry of Health in its latest update (#1,228), reported that for the period November 16, 2022, to November 22, 2022, there were 143 new positive cases. The ministry also stated that 169, 203 boosters have been administered while 51.3% of the population of Trinidad and Tobago is fully vaccinated. […]Read More
By Sue-Ann Wayow DELTA-P, the risk situation that caused five underwater divers to be sucked into an underwater pipeline in February was not discussed by them on the day it occurred on February 25. This was revealed by main witness in the Paria tragedy Christopher Boodram as he gave evidence and was cross-examined during the […]Read More
SIX persons died of Covid-19 in the last seven days. The Ministry of Health in its latest update (#1,227), reported that for the period November 9, 2022, to November 15, 2022, there were 145 new positive cases. The ministry also stated that 169, 172 boosters have been administered while 51.3% of the population of Trinidad and Tobago […]Read More
ONE person has died of Covid-19 in Tobago. The Division of Health, Wellness and Social Protection (DHWSP) in its weekly report on Monday stated that the death was an unvaccinated person. The Division also stated that there were 15 active cases on the island. Clinical update for Tobago from November 6, 2022, to November 12, 2022: New cases – 8 Active […]Read More
By Prior Beharry IT pronounced hashtag laugh. But you will see it as #laugh, The Dotish edition. Drama Making A Difference Company (DMAD) will be hosting its tenth annual show to help people cope with trying times. In the past two years, due to the Covid-19 restrictions, DMAD had its shows virtually and was […]Read More
PRIME MINISTER Dr Keith Rowley tested positive for COVID-19 on Friday. A post on the Facebook page of the Office of the Prime Minister stated that he was tested after experiencing mild flu-like symptoms. Dr Rowley will remain in isolation in keeping with the current Covid-19 protocols, the post stated. This is the third time […]Read More
FORMER FIFA vice president and government minister Jack Warner sat down on Friday with Editor-in-Chief of AZP News Prior Beharry at his Sunshine Today newspaper office in Arouca to discuss politics in Trinidad and Tobago and why he supported Russia and not England for the 2018 World Cup. He said he has forgiven then […]Read More
By Sue-Ann Wayow TRINIDAD and Tobago has received 75,000 influenza vaccines at a cost of US $285,000. The vaccines cost US$3.80 each, the minister disclosed This was announced by Health Minister Terrence Deyalsingh as he spoke at a Ministry of Health virtual media conference on Tuesday to launch the 2023 Influenza Season and Vaccination Drive. He even took his […]Read More
EIGHT persons died of Covid-19 this week. The Ministry of Health in its latest update (#1,224), reported that for the period October, 19, 2022 to October 25, 2022, there were 189 new positive cases. The ministry also stated that 169, 016 boosters have been administered while 51.3% of the population of Trinidad and Tobago is […]Read More
By Sue-Ann Wayow AS deeyas all over the country are lit on Divali night, it will be a signal of optimism that times of adversity will be followed by triumph and abundance. This is the Divali message from President Paula-Mae Weekes. She referred to the story in the Hindu holy book the Ramayana when the […]Read More